Worcester police investigating three attacks in an hour today

WORCESTER — Detectives are investigating a cluster of violent attacks that started Sunday morning when a man was shot on Lincoln Street after he was robbed, according to police.

Within roughly an hour Sunday, detectives responded to the shooting and two stabbings in different areas of the city.

The shooting occurred near 139 Lincoln St. about 1:20 a.m. A suspect, armed with a gun, approached a 28-year-old man and shot him in the left leg, according to police. The suspect ran off after stealing the man's wallet. The 28-year-old victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

About 25 minutes later, around 1:45 a.m., detectives were called to Upland Gardens Drive, where a woman was stabbed during a fight.

Police report a 19-year-old woman was stabbed in the abdomen, but she was taken to an area hospital, where she is expected to survive. Police ended up arresting another woman in the attack.

Then about 2:40 a.m, detectives were called to the area of 336 Main St. for another stabbing. The fight was in the street near The Venue club, according to police.

Police said there was a fight in the street and while trying to break it up, a 36-year-old man was stabbed in the buttocks. He was taken to an area hospital to be treated for the non-life-threatening injury.

Detectives continue to investigate all three incidents. Anyone with information can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous Web-based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls also may be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.